Black Men & Mental Health

One in ten black men are living with depression. Most men in the black community think they can figure it all out by themselves and do not know how to talk about their emotional experiences.

We teach boys not to be cry babies or share their emotions. However, as they grow, it leads to isolation, anger, and resentment, which affects their marriage or other relationships with people.  

In today’s episode, I share the main reasons men do not seek out help, the challenges black men face, and how we can support black men in being vulnerable. This episode has all you need for your mental health, being a better version of yourself, and how we can break down the cycle for a better future generation.

Key highlights

[02:32] Reasons men do not seek help

[07:47] Challenges black men face

[10:34] Death rate by suicide for black men versus black women.

[11:25] Vulnerability for black men

[13:19] How vulnerability in men affected my marriage

[14:47] Supporting your men

[15:00] Getting the help you need and being the best version of yourself

Notable Quotes

• They do not feel safe sharing their part because it might be looked at as a weakness. It might be used against them.
• It’s hard when you want to talk about everything going on with you, but you can’t find someone you can relate to that you see yourself in.
• Do not suffer in silence because of cost since some plans will cover this if you have insurance.
• It’s time for our black men to feel safe to be vulnerable and share their emotions.
• It takes a strong person to admit that they need help.
• God is enough, but He has given us resources to assist us. Use your resources.

Resources

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